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Yo Yo Window Masters, Can anyone shed some light on this? I’m trying to match some astragal bars on my house! Or even identify the make of the sash windows! If anyone could help...... Is there any manufacturer stamps on the windows? Cheers again Aaron

Hi all, I’ve been told to use Johnstones Ecological Acrylic Satin Paint to finish an external door surround off! Is it just a case of bad work man or is this stuff genuinely a bitch to work with?? It feels as if I’m pushing glue around and it’s always showing brush marks! I’m now on my 3rd...

Hi all, Stupid question really, the composite door is ordered and turning up on Friday! The fitter can’t get over till may! How do I store it until then? Is there any specific way to prevent warping or general embuggery? Cheers all Aaron

Hi all, I trust you I had a good Christmas and new year! Does anyone have any light to throw on the brand door-stop doors? The price is amazing with a 5-10 day turn around. Looking on google the reviews are not kind! Has anyone had any first hand experience with them? Aaron

Hi all, Very simple question, what silicone do do I use for fitting upvc French doors? And what's the difference between silicone and silicone sealant? Cheers Aaron

Hi all, How do I cut a profile on an astragal bar? Is there a special tool! Or am I just being a massive tool? Cheers Aaron

Hi All, This is going to sound a bit odd! Ive a massive wall to fit a set of French doors in an external wall! 3800mm X 2140mm. Obviously this is a shed load of glass. so we came up with making the bottom third of the French doors a UPVC panel. Is this common? If so what are they called? I...

Hi All, I have a problem with the outside light. Basically it wont turn on, ive had the magic poker that lights up if there is any sign of voltage all around the switch.............no voltage. ive tripped the breaker and put it back......nothing. Someone said "Change the bulb incase its...

Hi all, Just fitting the new kitchen, came to fit the oven into the howdens under counter carcass and it's at most 5mm too tight! The cross member on the front is stopping it! Is it just a case of knocking 5mm off the bottom of the cross beam? Cheers all Aaron

Hi all, Just fitting the new kitchen, came to fit the oven into the howdens under counter carcass and it's at most 5mm too tight! The cross member is stopping it! Is it just a case of knocking 5mm out of the bottom of the cross beam? Cheers all Aaron

Hi all! Ive decided that I am going to howdens but when the designer turned up, they didn't put a single drawer in the whole kitchen! So........ I decided to bugger off the designer and design it myself! The question I'm asking is; is it ok to mix and match drawline and highline cabinet...

Hi all! Just trying to pick some brains really! I'm in the middle of moving the kitchen across the house!ive had a quote from howdens! Has anyone had any dealings with the October sales that howdens have? What sorts of sale prices are offered? Obviously I don't expect you guys to tell me your...

Hi Building Guru's, What are these either side of the window, other than buggered and unsightly???? Is it a massive job to replace???? where would i find such items new??? the house is 1937 built, old police house. Cheers all! Aaron

Good evening all, Im new to this forum so hello!!! Ill dive right in. The carpet fitters are in next week, the lads are plylining the floor with 6mm ply,beforehand. Its old floor boards 125mm wide. Why would they be lining it before carpeting?? Cheers all. Aaron